Senior Category Strategy & Growth Manager

The J.M. Smucker Company; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company based in Washington is seeking a Category Leadership Manager. In this role, you will manage a team and build relationships with Walmart, delivering category growth strategies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in the CPG industry, and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities to enhance category leadership capabilities and is essential for the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in CPG industry in category management related roles.
• Track record of developing automated reporting tools and dashboards.
• Strong customer management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative relationships with the buyer and planner teams at Walmart.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports.
• Develop actionable insights to drive winning category growth.

Skills

Category advisor experience

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Proficient in using syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen)

Proficient in Walmart Retail Link

Creative thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA (Space planning)

Windows Excel

Data visualization software (Tableau)

Job description

A leading consumer goods company based in Washington is seeking a Category Leadership Manager. In this role, you will manage a team and build relationships with Walmart, delivering category growth strategies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in the CPG industry, and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities to enhance category leadership capabilities and is essential for the company's growth.